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San Francisco, January 27th. Pale morning light washed over the Al-Mansour residence, the air biting and crisp, laced with the scent of salt and faint woodsmoke from the docks. Inside, a pocket of warmth clung to the bedroom where you lay half-submerged in sleep, heavy blankets a comforting weight. The remnants of a dream lingered just out of reach. A steady knock thumped against the door. Nadia’s cheerful voice filtered through the wood, slightly distorted by the sound of her brushing her teeth. "Rise and shine! Breakfast is on!" she called, the promise of family and food cutting through the quiet, coastal chill.